Event Brief
Costa Rican Populists Win Commanding Victory
Filed: Feb 02, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: Laura Fernandez's victory gives her party a majority in Congress.
WHO: Laura Fernandez
WHAT: Presidential victory and congressional majority
WHEN: Feb 02, 2026 at 5:41 PM ET
WHERE: San Jose, Costa Rica
WHY: First time since 1990 for one party to secure both positions
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